The following x-ray was obtained postoperatively. A 56-year-old, right-handed man fell 1 week before presentation. He sustained a 4-part proximal humeral fracture on his left side.

Intrathoracic humeral dislocation-fracture is rare, with only nineteen cases accounted for in the literature since described by West in 1949. 1, 2 The mechanism of injury is likely to be forced ...

Ball-thrower's fracture is generally accepted to result from intense torsion upon the humerus during the acceleration phase of the throw. Interestingly, this fracture rarely occurs in professional ...

Humeral and Scapular Fracture Study Email this page Printer-friendly version Share with Published: November 30, 2012 11:04 am EST ...

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles has a small fracture in the humeral head of his left shoulder and will miss at least 12 weeks -- and potentially the entire season if he needs surgery.